RMBS - Director (NY)

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New York, NY
Senior level
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The Role
The Director will lead client interactions, conduct loan pool and cash flow analyses, and support the RMBS team's rating processes while mentoring junior staff.
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Position Title: RMBS - Director (NY)

Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: New York, New York, United States

Summary/Overview:

KBRA (Kroll Bond Rating Agency) is seeking a Director to join our growing Residential Mortgage-Backed Security (RMBS) team in the New York, NY office. The ideal candidate will have experience in RMBS 2.0 sectors such as Prime, Non-QM, and second-lien loans. Experience in modeling esoteric RMBS assets or building bespoke credit analysis for RMBS or ABS assets is a strong plus. Directors on the RMBS team hold key roles engaging in all aspects of the rating process, which includes conducting collateral and cash flow analysis, preparing analytical reports for publication, and managing and mentoring junior staff.

About the Team:

Our RMBS team has issued ratings on securities from over 740 transactions spanning across Prime, Non-QM, GSE CRT, Reverse Mortgage, 2nd Liens, RPLs and more. Our primary objective is to issue high quality credit ratings and maintain them in a timely manner. This objective involves conducting asset credit risk analysis; liability structure scenario analysis; and publishing our viewpoints based on these analyses and our research. We pride ourselves on the quality, accuracy, timeliness, and consistency of our product.

About the Job:

  • Serve as lead analyst interacting with clients, structuring banks and investors on transactions.
  • Conduct loan pool analysis, modeling and analysis of bond structure, and review of legal structure and documentation.
  • Prepare/facilitate the preparation of credit memos and present transactions to rating committees.
  • Prepare presale and new issue reports.
  • Support surveillance efforts for existing transactions and create and/or maintain analytical tools to enhance RMBS team capabilities.
  • Contribute to the development of rating methodologies as needed.

You will be successful in this role if you have:

  • B.A./B.S. degree required; MBA or CFA are a plus.
  • 10+ years of relevant Residential Real Estate, Rating Agency, or RMBS experience strongly preferred. Will consider candidates 10+ years of compelling experience across ABS asset classes.
  • Strong analytical skills relating to transaction evaluation, including loan credit risk assessment and analysis of bond cash flows.
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (Excel test may be administered as part of the interview process).
  • Proficiency with Intex cash flow modeling software.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills (writing sample may be requested).
  • Ability to take initiative, work independently, and work closely with partners in a collaborative environment. 
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Experience with esoteric RMBS sectors (e.g. Reverse Mortgage, MSR, HEI contracts, Ginnie Mae EBO, and/or RTL) strongly preferred.
  • Programming skills (e.g. VBA, Python, R and/or SQL) are a plus.
  • Familiarity with residential mortgage datasets/tools (e.g., CoreLogic, Fannie/Freddie Single Family Data, BlackKnight, eMBS) are a plus.
  • Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus.

Salary Range:

The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $165,000 - $200,000. Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, skills, geography, and other job-related factors.

Benefits:

  • A hybrid work schedule (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in the office)
  • Competitive benefits and paid time off
  • Paid family and disability leave
  • 401(k) plan, including employer match (100% vested)
  • Educational and professional development financial assistance
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • Cell phone provided

About Us:

Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (KBRA) is a full-service credit rating agency registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an NRSRO. Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited is registered as a CRA with the European Securities and Markets Authority. Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited is registered as a CRA with the UK Financial Conduct Authority pursuant to the Temporary Registration Regime. In addition, KBRA is designated as a designated rating organization by the Ontario Securities Commission for issuers of asset-backed securities to file a short form prospectus or shelf prospectus. KBRA is also recognized by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners as a Credit Rating Provider.

More Info:

KBRA encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
530 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2010

What We Do

KBRA was established in 2010 in an effort to restore trust in credit ratings by creating new standards for assessing risk and by offering accurate and transparent ratings.

KBRA provides the investment community with an alternative solution by delivering timely and in-depth research.

KBRA is a full service global rating agency whose mission is to set a standard of excellence and integrity.

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